Performance anxiety among musicians and music students has been widely addressed, but
far less attention has been given to examining the rates and characteristics of broader …

Qualitative research has become increasingly popular in music education over the last
decade, yet there is no source that explains the terms, approaches and issues associated …

The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the self-reported mental health state
of US music majors. The participants (n= 252) completed a researcher-designed online …

There is a global shortage of music teachers, and this deficit is continually growing. While
there is a considerable body of research on the sources of concern, attrition, stress and …

The primary purpose of this article was to establish the current state of mental health among
music education majors. Music education majors across the United States (N= 1137) self …

The purpose of this descriptive case study was to examine the developing music teacher
identity of four student music teachers by exploring the meanings of music making and the …

ABSTRACT A major component in the socialisation of teachers is the development of a
belief system, which is closely related to their identities. A better understanding of the belief …

The purpose of this exploratory research study was to compare anxiety and depression
levels reported by music majors and nonmajors at a small, private liberal arts university …

The purpose of this study was to examine the degree withdrawal patterns of undergraduate
music education majors, with a specific focus on the individual experiences of students …

Self-efficacy belief is a strong predictor of successful performance. Developmental
differences in the acquisition of self-beliefs have been attributed to myriad individual and …